Temporomandibular joint syndrome

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What is temporomandibular joint syndrome?

Temporomandibular joint disorder includes several subtypes involving the mandibular joint of the jaw. It results in dysfunction or limitations in motion causing significant pain and impairment. The 3 variants of TMJ include muscle disorders, joint derangement, and degenerative joint disorders.

Common symptoms reported by people with temporomandibular joint syndrome

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Rest Vitamin B Complex Modafinil
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Tramadol Ibuprofen Gabapentin
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Aromatherapy Listen to Music Gardening
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Duloxetine Sertraline Venlafaxine
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Alprazolam Clonazepam Lorazepam
Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Treatments taken by people for temporomandibular joint syndrome

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Compare treatments taken by people with temporomandibular joint syndrome

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Who has temporomandibular joint syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?

  • 0 new patients joined this month
  • 185 say TMJ syndrome is their primary condition
Age
Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 47
30s 116
40s 94
50s 136
60s 101
70+ 324
Age at first symptom
Age at first symptom Proportion # of patients
0-19 years 122
20-29 years 56
30-39 years 55
40-49 years 71
50-59 years 56
60-69 years 51
70+ years 27

Distribution of sex

Sex
Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 112
Female 1532
Diagnosis status
Diagnosis status Proportion # of patients
Diagnosed 1145
Not Diagnosed 87
These charts show data from TMJ syndrome patients who have completed their condition history
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